Tennessee Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Tennessee
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 90 total hours: 60-hour Basic Principles course (required before exam) and 30-hour Course for New Affiliates (can be completed before license application).
Required Courses (90 hours total):
- • Basic Principles of Real Estate (60 hours)
- • Course for New Affiliates (30 hours)
The 60-hour course must be completed before taking the state licensing exam. The 30-hour course must be completed before applying for the affiliate broker license.
State Examination
Exam Name
Tennessee Real Estate Affiliate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
120 multiple-choice questions (80 national in 160 min, 40 state in 80 min), 4 hours total
Passing Score
70% on each section (56 national, 28 state)
Exam Fee
$63
Retake Policy: Wait 24 hours after the first failure and 30 days after the second. Full exam $63; national-only $37; state-only $26. A passed section remains valid for two retakes of the failed section or one year, whichever comes first.
Background Check
Type: Electronic fingerprinting
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Tennessee broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $63 |
| Application Fee | $91 |
| Listed Fees | $154 |
Listed fees cover the $91 application and $63 full examination. Tuition, required insurance, and fingerprinting when applicable are additional.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$75
CE Required
16 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
16 CE hours every two years, including six CORE hours and ten electives, subject to applicable exemptions and broker post-license requirements.
License Reciprocity
Tennessee does not issue reciprocal licenses. TREC reviews out-of-state education, experience, and license history to determine eligible substitutions and examination requirements.
Tennessee Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (615) 741-2273
- Apply Online
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Upgrade to Broker
Standard broker eligibility requires 36 active affiliate months and 120 total approved education hours, including a 30-hour Office/Broker Management course. Prior qualifying coursework may count; experience exceptions apply.
- • 3 years experience required
- • 30 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-09-05